Brewery Area Manager

Jacksonville, FL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $74,700.00 - $94,050.00

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Vision Insurance

Parental leave

Life insurance

Health Insurance

Job Description

Anheuser-Busch is a leading American manufacturer and brewer with over 165 years of legacy. Renowned for producing iconic beer and beyond beer brands such as Michelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, and many industry-leading craft brands, Anheuser-Busch has established itself as a major force in the alcohol industry. The company is committed to sustainable practices, supporting American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, and engaging in community-driven initiatives including emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs. Powered by a dedicated team of 65,000 hardworking Americans, Anheuser-Busch is driven by a passion to create a future with more cheers while maintaining a strong focus on innovation, quality, and responsibility.

The Brewery Area Manager role at Anheuser-Busch offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a world-class manufacturing environment where continuous improvement, hands-on leadership, and problem-solving are central to success. This role involves oversight in either brewing or packaging operations within a 24/7 production facility. On the brewing side, the manager is responsible for owning the brewing process's budget and performance while ensuring critical operational metrics are met. In the packaging focus, the manager leads production plans, warehouse and material inventory oversight, and manages schedules to guarantee excellent process performance and product quality amid highly automated and complex manufacturing processes. This hands-on managerial role emphasizes real-time troubleshooting and proactive problem-solving to meet production goals effectively.

The position offers a salary range of $74,700 to $94,050, with eligibility for bonuses, and requires availability for overnight, weekend, and rotating shifts. As a front-line manager, the Brewery Area Manager is tasked with supervising unionized teams, optimizing production efficiency, and leading efforts for continuous improvement using lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. Leading and coaching teams to enhance engagement and development, enforcing health and safety standards, managing financial results via SAP, and conducting root cause analysis and process improvements are all critical components of the role.

Joining Anheuser-Busch means becoming part of a culture that dreams big and supports its employees' growth while maintaining an active commitment to quality production and operational excellence. This opportunity is ideal for candidates who possess leadership skills, a technical mindset, strong organizational abilities, and a passion for driving change in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. The company values diversity, innovation, and a collaborative spirit, making it a promising workplace for professionals eager to grow their careers in manufacturing and production management within the beverage industry.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
1-3 years experience supervising in a unionized production environment
Willingness to work rotating shifts including overnights and weekends
Ability to manage and lead unionized teams
Strong leadership and communication skills
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
Proficient with MS Office applications
Ability to enforce health and safety standards
Ability to perform root cause and gap analysis
Experience managing complex, automated manufacturing processes

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree is required, but a concentration in engineering, supply chain management, science, or related subject area is strongly preferred
1-3 years experience as a supervisor in a unionized production department preferred
Willingness to work any shifts required (days, afternoons, midnights)
Willingness to work some weekends based on production or maintenance activities. Weekends are paid above base salary
Strong leadership skills and ability to lead by example
High comfort level with change, along with strong influencing skills catalyzing others to change
Preference towards individuals with experience in implementation of continuous improvement tools and processes
Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment
Solid interpersonal skills and team orientation
Technical and problem-solving capabilities
Proficient knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel & Powerpoint
Excellent verbal and written communication in English

Job Duties

Front-line manager role supervising a team of unionized employees in a 24/7 production facility to optimize production efficiency
Learn brewing and packaging processes through hands-on training
Develop, monitor, and maintain production plans, inventories, and schedules to ensure excellent process performance and product quality
Involved in the planning, directing, and managing of packaging activities in pursuit of key performance indicator achievement in accordance with Brewery Support standards
Identify areas to improve operations in order to achieve or exceed key performance indicators and targets
Manage strategic plan for manpower and training/coaching for the department
Ensure daily production efficiencies, quality expectations, and schedule attainment is met
Execution of health and safety programs and enforce critical aspects of safety and quality involved in brewing/beer operations or packaging operations
Manages department financial results and inventories and track via SAP
Manages the development of the department resources through training, informal feedback, and individual performance appraisals
Ensures effective interactions between the department and internal/external customers
Creation and Implementation of tools and process resources to improve quality, safety, efficiency, etc.
Responsible to achieve supply of beer with correct volume, brand on time and within quality specifications to the packaging department
Utilize Management System tools to achieve critical metric targets and close gaps in performance (root cause analysis, Gap Analysis, MCRS meeting schedules and action logs, 5 - Why's, PDCA and SDCA cycles, etc.)
Oversee preventative maintenance work in area of responsibility
Ensure that Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) are being followed
Own your team's development through upskilling and on the job experiences to increase team engagement and drive results
Lead and coach teams through solving problems and monitoring of key operating processes and equipment utilizing lean manufacturing and six sigma methodology
Promote and encourage safe working practices
Assure compliance with labor contracts. Manage the relationship with the union where appropriate including discipline & grievances where necessary or applicable
Manage highly automated, complex processes in a fast-paced and high-energy environment
Work with senior leaders to drive process improvement initiatives and change efforts